Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Poljakov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 11: 173 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018928
Common Names
- Tauric Wormwood
- Seriphidium Tauricum
- Tauric Seriphidium
Synonyms
- Artemisia graveolens Minatul. [unknown]
- Artemisia taurica euryclada Kuvaev & Pakaln [unknown]
Description
Seriphidium tauricum (also called Taurian Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Seriphidium tauricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Seriphidium tauricum is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Seriphidium tauricum is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant the sections in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Seriphidium tauricum
Seriphidium tauricum is found in the Caucasus region, including Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
Seriphidium tauricum FAQ
What is the common name of Seriphidium tauricum?
Tauric Wormwood
What is the scientific name of Seriphidium tauricum?
Seriphidium tauricum
What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium tauricum?
Seriphidium tauricum is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States.
Species in the Seriphidium genus
Seriphidium glaucinum,
Seriphidium tenuisectum,
Seriphidium scotinum,
Seriphidium ramosum,
Seriphidium elongatum,
Seriphidium mongolorum,
Seriphidium nutans,
Seriphidium tecti-mundi,
Seriphidium densiflorum,
Seriphidium lercheanum,
Seriphidium tianschanicum,
Seriphidium santolinum,
Seriphidium amoenum,
Seriphidium vermiculatum,
Seriphidium tauricum,
Seriphidium herba-alba,
Seriphidium oranense,
Seriphidium gurganicum,
Seriphidium stenocephalum,
Seriphidium kaschgaricum,
Seriphidium eremophilum,
Seriphidium turcomanicum,
Seriphidium validum,
Seriphidium thomsonianum,
Seriphidium baldshuanicum,
Seriphidium halophilum,
Seriphidium nigricans,
Seriphidium bicolor,
Seriphidium rhodanthum,
Seriphidium arenicola,
Seriphidium balchanorum,
Seriphidium junceum,
Seriphidium badghysi,
Seriphidium oliverianum,
Seriphidium kasakorum,
Seriphidium czukavinae,
Seriphidium minchunense,
Seriphidium ciniforme,
Seriphidium camelorum,
Seriphidium gracilescens,
Seriphidium vallesiacum,
Seriphidium ifranensis,
Seriphidium aucheri,
Seriphidium fulvellum,
Seriphidium transiliense,
Seriphidium brevifolium,
Seriphidium mogoltavicum,
Seriphidium maritimum,
Seriphidium gypsaceum,
Seriphidium compactum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,